February 9th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Casserole, Noodle, Tuna
INGREDIENTS
- 6ouncesegg noodles
- 1 (6 ounce)cantuna, drained
- 1/2cupmayonnaise
- 1cup choppedcelery
- 1/2cup choppedonions
- 1/4cup dicedgreen peppers
- 1 (10 1/2 ounce)cancream of celery soup
- 1/2cupmilk
- 4ouncescheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2-1cuppotato chips, crushed
DIRECTIONS
- Boil noodles until tender, drain away water.
- Combine in a large bowl all ingredients except soup, milk, cheese and potato chips.
- Combine soup, milk and cheese in a sauce pan on the stove top until cheese is melted.
- Pour the heated soup, milk and cheese mixture over noodle, tuna, vegie, mayo mixture and combine.
- Turn into casserole dish.Use two dishes if doubling the recipe.
- Crush potato chips and put on top of casserole.
- Bake uncovered in preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes.
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February 9th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Dubergines, French, Gratinubergineseggplant, Tian
INGREDIENTS
- 2largeaubergines, sliced, salted, rinsed & dried well
- 2 (400 g)canschopped tomatoes
- 2largefresh tomatoes, sliced into rings
- 1 (500 g)jarpassata
- 2-4 peeled & finely choppedgarlic cloves, to taste
- 50g of grana padano gratedItalian cheeseor parmesan cheese
- 1 (400 g)containercottage cheese, strained
- 3eggs, beaten
- 250mlcreme fraicheor sour cream
- fresh basil leaves, & flowers if available
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- olive oil, to cook the aubergines in about 250 mls
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 450 F/230 C or Gas Mark 8.
- Lightly grease the Tian or an oven proof dish with olive oil.
- Cook the aubergine slices in hot olive oil, turning as necessary until they are golden brown on both sides & well cooked through. Drain them well on absorbent paper & allow to cool before assembling the Tian.
- Beat together the cottage cheese, grated Italian cheese, eggs & crème fraiche. Season with salt & black pepper to taste.
- Mix the tinned tomatoes with the passata & add the grated or finely chopped garlic.
- Now you can start to assemble the Tian – start with a little of the tomato sauce & then some aubergine slices; tear the basil leaves into small pieces & scatter over with basil flowers if available. Keep layering the dish with the tomato sauce & aubergines & fresh basil until all the ingredients have been used. Pour over the cheese custard & decorate with the freshly sliced tomatoes. Bake in the oven for 35 – 45 minutes until golden brown & bubbling. Allow to cool & serve in slices. Delicious with fresh green salad leaves & crusty bread.
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February 9th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Buffalo, Chicken, Stromboli
INGREDIENTS
- 1lbchicken breastsor chicken tenders
- 1-2cupbuttermilk, for marinating (optional)
- 1/2-1cuphot sauce
- 2tablespoonsworcestershire sauce
- 1tablespoonred wine vinegar
- 1-2tablespoonbutter
- 2 (1 lb)packages of refrigeratedpizza dough
- 2cups shreddedmozzarella cheeseor provolone cheese
- 1cupflour, seasoned
- cornmeal, for dusting
- 1/4cup gratedparmesan cheese(or to taste)
- 3tablespoonssesame seeds
- 2tablespoonsitalian seasoning
- 1-2teaspoonred pepper flakes(or to taste)
- garlic powder, to taste
- onion powder, to taste
- peanut oilor vegetable oil, for frying
- extra virgin olive oil, for brushing
DIRECTIONS
- Cut chicken into small pieces, about 1/2 inch.Place in resealable bag with buttermilk (if using) for 2 hours up to 24 hours.
- Season flour with spices of your choice (I use liberal amounts of salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, ground mustard, paprika, and cayenne pepper).
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour peanut oil or vegetable oil to depth of about two inches in large cast iron skillet; heat to 350 degrees.
- Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour and fry in hot oil in batches about 4 minutes or until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Mix together hot sauce, worcestershire, red wine vinegar, and butter in small saucepan until incorporated and heated through.
- After all chicken is fried and drained, place chicken in hot sauce mixture.
- Preheat oven according to package directions for pizza dough (usually about 400 degrees).
- Dust work surface and hands with cornmeal.Also dust a large baking sheet with cornmeal.
- Unroll pizza dough onto work surface, making sure to pinch together any parts of the dough that have torn.
- Cut dough in half lenghwise and crosswise to make four smaller equal size rectangles.
- Place thin layer of cheese (shredded mozz or provolone) on each rectangle, making sure to leave a one-inch border on all sides.
- Then place a thin layer of buffalo chicken pieces on each rectangle, again being mindful of the border on all sides.
- CAREFULLY roll each rectangle, beginning from the short side, folding sides underneath and pressing to set.*It’s important that all the edges are sealed*.
- Place each stromboli on the cornmeal-dusted baking sheet.
- Repeat with remaining tube of dough.
- Make topping:mix together grated parm, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Brush each stromboli with a light coating of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle on the topping mixture, making sure to pat/press it in gently.
- Bake until evenly golden, about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing for dipping.
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February 9th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Tempters
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2cupshortening
- 1cupsugar
- 1egg, beaten
- 1teaspoonvanilla
- 1/4teaspoonalmond extract
- 2tablespoonsmilk
- 1 3/4cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 1/2teaspoonsbaking powder
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 1/2cupchocolate chips
- 1cupcoconut
- 1/2cupnuts (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Cream shortening until light and fluffy. Blend in sugar; beat in egg and vanilla, almond extract, and milk.
- Mix in dry ingredients, 1/3 at a time, combining well after each addition.
- Mix in coconut, chips and nuts.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet. Press flat with a wet fork. Bake in 350 degree oven till golden – 12 minutes.
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February 9th, 2009 by alice
Tags: Apple, Fritters
INGREDIENTS
- 1cupflour
- 1 1/2teaspoonsbaking powder
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 2tablespoonssugar
- 1egg, beaten
- 1/2cupmilk, plus
- 1tablespoonmilk
- 1 1/2cups choppedapples
DIRECTIONS
- Sift dry ingredients. Beat egg and add milk. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until batter is smooth.
- Pare apples and dice very thin. Add to batter and mix well.
- Drop by spoonfuls into deep, hot fat, 370-375 degrees.
- Fry until golden brown on all sides.
- Just guessing on the servings.
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